BASEBALL: WHERE ARE THEY NOW: JASON KNAPP

A year ago, Jason Knapp of North Hunterdon was arguably the best pitcher in the state, putting up impressive numbers like a 6-1 mark, 1.37 ERA and 79 strikeouts to 16 walks in 51 innings. The First Team All-Stater and Star-Ledger Pitcher of the Year was drafted in the second round of the of the MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.

A year later, Knapp is still pitching in New Jersey, except he's down the Jersey Shore firing strikes for the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Phillies low-A affliate. The 6-5 right-hander tied the franchise single-game record on Tuesday when he struck out 14 over seven innings while coming up with a no decision in a 2-0 loss. Knapp is 0-2 for Lakewood but has accumulated 30 strikeouts in 18 innings and boasts a 1.96 ERA. he's yielded nine hits and issued five walks.